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Rwanda has achieved the “95-95-95" targets, which call for 95 percent of all people living with HIV knowing their HIV status. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana

There is a proven path to end AIDS and Rwanda is on it

Wednesday, July 19, 2023
A dental therapist, 26-year-old, Esperance Niyigena during an interview. She has observed how difficulties in communication and language barriers can impede individuals from accessing or delivering services. Emmanuel Dushimimana
Health

Dental therapist on using sign language to boost oral health for the deaf

Wednesday, July 19, 2023
Minister of Health, Dr. Sabin Nsanzimana delivers remarks at the closing ceremony of the USAID Ingobyi Activity project, in Kigali on Thursday, July 13. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Health

Rwanda has a shortage of 1,000 midwives - Minister Nsanzimana

Thursday, July 13, 2023
Children enjoy a meal during the launch of the two-year multisectoral plan that aims to reduce stunting in Musanze District. Courtesy photo
Health

Rwanda launches two-year plan to reduce stunting, improve child nutrition

Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Trainees, trainers and officials pose for a group photo as the 5-day training for RSSB staff on social security administration and governance, came to an end on June 9, 2023, in Kigali (RSSB).
Rwanda

RSSB pledges more social security coverage after ILO training

Monday, June 12, 2023
The Minister for Emergency Management, Marie Solange Kayisire during a news briefing to update journalists on the effort to restore normalcy following the disasters in May. Courtesy
Education

Over 5,000 students affected by disasters get school fees

Thursday, June 01, 2023
The Chinese medics conduct outreach at Inshuti Zacu, a daycare centre located in Gahanga, Kicukiro that provides care for children living with disabilities. Courtesy
Health

Kigali: Chinese medics reach out to children living with disability

Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Medics during an operation at Kacyiru Hospital. The new reforms include producing more healthcare workers and retaining. Craish Bahizi
Health

Health sector reforms to boost retention of medical personnel

Monday, May 29, 2023
Some of over 6000 houses that were damaged by landslides and floods on May 3 in Rubavu District. Courtesy

The public health consequences of natural disasters

Thursday, May 25, 2023
Women during 'Campaign to End Fistula’, a drive that started in 2003 to transform the lives of vulnerable women and girls, brave political leadership and investment could exterminate fistula.Courtesy
Rwanda

Obstetric fistula eradication requires accelerated action – UNFPA

Tuesday, May 23, 2023
Rwanda currently has 1,247 health posts, the lowest medical unit meant to bring services closer to the community.Craish Bahizi
Health

Government to upgrade 1,000 health posts by 2025

Tuesday, May 23, 2023
Children who benefit from Stunting Prevention and Reduction Project (SPRP) aims at speeding up the government’s efforts to reduce the national stunting rate to 19 per cent in 2024. Dan Gatsinzi
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A look at the Stunting Prevention and Reduction Project

Friday, May 12, 2023